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Ready Set Grow
103 N VANDEVENTER ST, Kennett MO 63857-1933 · License #002919417 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Darnell, Sydni Erin * Darnell, Sydni Erin
- Phone
- (573) 559-9681
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 103 N VANDEVENTER ST, Kennett MO 63857-1933 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Schedule type not published.
Ages served
Ages not published.
- Licensed for 33 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Carolyn Burgess & Aubri Burgess within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that the chain link fence was unattached to several posts near the ground and easily able to be pushed out.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by a black trash bag, cardboard debris, and paper debris were scattered about the playground under the swing-set and in the alleyway.
- Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
- Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.092 · 5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 2. states: Furniture and equipment shall be arranged to provide a clear passage to all exits.
The passage to an exit located the exit from the gross motor room containing the wooden slide was not clear as evidenced by 19 cots were stacked in the pathway leading to the exit.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.102 · 5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (F) 1. states: Caregivers shall obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number from the department.
A caregiver did not obtain a Missouri Professional Development Identification (MOPD ID) number. The staff listed need a MOPD ID: Aubri Burgess.
- Violation
Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for Aubri Burgess as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file at the facility at the time of initial licensure.
- Violation
A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: Aubri Burgess.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Aubri Burgess & Carolyn Burgess.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Melissa Johnson, Elizabeth Haywood & Alexis Geary within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the plastic light cover in the small room by the kitchen had a two foot crack in the plastic cover. A piece is hanging from the light.
- Violation
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5" where the fence meets the building at the exit by the kitchen.
- Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
- Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: all staff need 12 training clock hours for 2023. During the 12/30/24 inspection, the following staff still need the following training for 2023: Carolyn Burgess needs 12 hours & Sydni Darnell needs 4.5 hours. As of 4/24/2025, Sydni Darnell still needs 1 clock hour for 2023.
- Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Carolyn Burgess needs 8 hours and Sydni Darnell needs 4 hours. As of 4/5/2024 Carolyn Burgess needs 6 hours for 2022 and Sydni Darnell needs 2.5 hours for 2022.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Aracely Castillo, Sarah Payne & Melissa Johnson.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.052 · 5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements (2) (A) states: Evidence of compliance with a fire and safety inspection as conducted by the State Fire Marshal or his/her designee.
The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.
- Violation
The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for Melissa Johnson, Elizabeth Haywood & Alexis Geary within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.
- Violation
5 CSR 25-500.082 · 5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (A) states: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by the plastic light cover in the small room by the kitchen had a two foot crack in the plastic cover. A piece is hanging from the light.
- Violation
A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by there was no marking at various heights on the front door.
- Violation
The temperature of rooms was less than 68 degrees F measured two feet from the floor as evidenced by the thermostat was turned off and showed that it was 65 degrees in the building. Sydni Darnell turned the heat on.
- Violation
Doors to the bathroom or stalls did not meet requirements as evidenced by there was a lock on the bathroom door.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 5" where the fence meets the building at the exit by the kitchen.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by landscaping timbers were placed around the wooden playset to help keep resilient material in place; however, the timbers are laying on the playground and are not secured. They roll and move when stepped on.
- Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
- Violation
Outdoor equipment, the playhouse, in the outdoor plays pace was unsafe as evidenced by the playhouse is in pieces leaning up against the building.
- Violation
Outdoor equipment, the wooden climber, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there were 3 screw heads sticking out from the ladder that was missing step.
- Violation
Stationary equipment, the swing set, was unsafe as evidenced by the equipment was not securely anchored.
- Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2023, the staff listed need the following information: all staff need 12 training clock hours for 2023. During the 12/30/24 inspection, the following staff still need the following training for 2023: Carolyn Burgess needs 12 hours & Sydni Darnell needs 4.5 hours..
- Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Carolyn Burgess needs 8 hours and Sydni Darnell needs 4 hours. As of 4/5/2024 Carolyn Burgess needs 6 hours for 2022 and Sydni Darnell needs 2.5 hours for 2022.
- Violation
Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by twenty two children, ages two through nine years, were cared for by three adult caregiver(s).
- Violation
A child three years of age years of age was in the I/T room with six children in attendance.
- Violation
Criminal background check results were not on file for Aracely Castillo, Sarah Payne & Melissa Johnson.
- Violation
Window and door requirements were not met as evidenced by the window was located less than 24" from the floor and was not constructed of safety glass or other non-breakable material.
- Violation
A clear glass door was not marked plainly at varying heights as evidenced by there was no marking at various heights on the front door.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was a broken pipe and loose wire that was accessible to children located in the playground behind the a/c unit.
- Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by there was broken plastic and 3 black trash bags with what appeared to be clothes in them, The items were stacked next to the building in the playground.
- Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
- Violation
Requirements of facilities participation in disaster and emergency drills were not met as evidenced by the disaster or emergency drill was not held at least one time every three months.
- Violation
Requirements for the crib mattress/playpen padding/bedding were not met as evidenced by the mattress/pad was dirty.
- Violation
Outdoor equipment, the wooden climber, in the playground was not in good condition as evidenced by there were 3 screw heads sticking out from the ladder that was missing step.
- Violation
The requirements for obtaining 12 clock hours each calendar year were not met. For the calendar year of 2022, the staff listed need the following information: Carolyn Burgess needs 8 hours and Sydni Darnell needs 4 hours. As of 4/5/2024 Carolyn Burgess needs 6 hours for 2022 and Sydni Darnell needs 2.5 hours for 2022.
- Violation
The facility did not provide at least 35 square feet of usable floor space for each preschool and school-age child coming into the facility for day care as evidenced by previously approved required space was not being used.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence was not in good condition in that there entire middle section of the fence located between the brick building and the playground was unsecured.
- Violation
The facility did not have a fenced outdoor play area that was on or adjoining the day care property and was accessible without hazard as evidenced by the fence had openings that were between 3.5 and 9 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured between 4 inches and 7 inches.
- Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
- Violation
The requirements for sleeping materials were not met as evidenced by 17 children 12 months or older, who nap or sleep, did not have a sheet.
- Violation
Outdoor equipment, the wooden climber, in the playground was unsafe as evidenced by some of the screws were coming lose and there were boards along the top that were no longer secured.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 10, 2025 inspection noted: “The annual fire safety inspection was not approved.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 24, 2025 inspection noted: “The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Dec 30, 2024 inspection noted: “The annual fire safety inspection was not conducted.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood · Source records · Report an error